Secret Service Shoots Armed Suspect Near White House Amid Security Scare
Secret Service agents shot an armed suspect near the White House on May 4, 2026, prompting a lockdown and emergency response. The suspect, who had a firearm, was taken into custody and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. No Secret Service personnel or protectees were injured in the incident.
- ▪An armed suspect was shot by Secret Service agents near the White House on May 4, 2026.
- ▪The suspect was apprehended and is recovering at George Washington Hospital.
- ▪The Secret Service recovered a firearm from the suspect.
- ▪No Uniformed Division officers were injured during the confrontation.
- ▪The incident occurred shortly after a previous assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Secret Service Shoots Armed Suspect Near White House Amid Security Scare By Susie Moore | 5:00 PM on May 04, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Townhall Media There's been another Secret Service-involved shooting — this one near the White House on Monday afternoon. An armed man was confronted by Secret Service agents. The man was shot by the Secret Service, taken into custody, and is now being treated at the hospital.
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